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Time Before and After the Hour

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this time before and after the hour instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Problem Solving: Use a Simpler Problem

For Students 5th
In this problem solving learning exercise, 5th graders focus on using a simpler problem to solve 6 word problems. They work with decimals, fractions, times, and money.
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Represent Whole Numbers and Decimals

For Students 4th - 7th
In this representing whole numbers and decimals practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Light Bulbs Save Energy

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners read a story called New Bulbs Provide More Light, Save Energyand answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events energy saving light bulb lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering...
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Make a Switch: Let There Be Light

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners research a notable painter and use his or her work as inspiration to create a functional light switch plate.  In this art instructional activity, students find an artist whose work is appealing to them to research and...
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3,2,1.....Spinoff

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate spinoffs of space exploration. In this space exploration lesson, students conduct research regarding technological advancements. Students use the information gained to write a script and produce a podcast.
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Flipping with Math

For Teachers K - 1st
Students write simple addition number sentences. For this addition lesson, students write simple addition number sentences using tangible objects as their guide. Using a paint or drawing program on the computer, students create a visual...
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Let's Roll Robots!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students write a story about robots. In this creative writing activity, students read a story about robots, make their own robot, and write a story about their robot. In addition, the lesson plan suggests taking photos of the robots to...
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Biographical Time lines

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create a time line. In this biography lesson, students define biography and autobiography and then read short examples of each. Students create a time line using a read aloud.
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A Year in Arizona

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create a calendar about their state. In this state calendar instructional activity, 4th graders select a state theme and create a calendar based on that theme. Students write paragraphs for each month related to the theme...
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Colonial America

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars discover the history of Colonial America by creating a class presentation.  In this U.S. History lesson, students utilize the Internet to research one of 20 topics in which they will create a PowerPoint or other type...
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Man in Conflict - Vietnam and Literature

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze the lyrics of protest music. In this Vietnam War lesson, 11th graders examine conflict as they consider the controversial nature of the war as evidenced in song lyrics. Students also consider the Iraq War and its...
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Ethical Issues Around Cell Phone Use

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the appropriate usage of cell phones. In this cell phone etiquette lesson, students examine how cell phone features may be use ethically and discuss compromises to privacy through the use of cell phones...
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Alphabet & Number Books for Young Children

For Teachers 1st
First graders create either an alphabet or number book using Kid Pix software. In this alphabet and/or number unit, 1st graders design a themed alphabet and/or number book using the Kid Pix software over the course of three weeks....
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Place Value

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice place value by completing problems that allow them to group 10 items together to create groups of 10 and see what is left over. In this place value lesson plan, 1st graders use cups to put 10 items in them, and...
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Lesson 4:Writing a Letter

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students write business letters and emails. In this letter lesson, students use the seven-day road trip they had planned in a previous lesson and contact the Chambers of Commerce for the cities they plan to visit. They write business...
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Asha's Village

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students compare and contrast their own culture with an Indian girl named Asha. For this culture lesson plan, students read, look at pictures, and make inferences.
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Dialogue: Science and Technology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this dialogue about science and technology worksheet, students read aloud in pairs questions and answers about science and technology.
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Women of Science

For Students 5th - 8th
In this important women of science worksheet, learners click on the links in the questions about important women of science to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 16 questions...
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Running for Public Office

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students engage in the election process. In this public office activity, students review the election and campaign process then design a campaign for their own selected office election using provided guidelines and links.
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Bluebirds Project

For Students 4th - 8th
In this bluebirds project worksheet, students are given directions on completing a project about bluebirds including measurements, scientific method questions, data entry, and more. Students complete 15 exercises.
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Internet against Insomnia

For Students 4th - 8th
In this internet against insomnia instructional activity, students read a passage about the internet, answer true and false questions, and find vocabulary words. Students complete 22 problems total.
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Diggin' The Past

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore the culture of Ancient Egypt. In this ancient civilizations lesson plan, students are divided into groups to research how aspects of culture were influenced by the Nile River. Learners create a slide show that describes...
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Creating a Song

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students work cooperatively to compose a twenty measure song using the computer program GarageBand. Guidelines for the student compositions are available and include instrumentation and specific length.